Senior Design Engineer

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Location: North Yorkshire
Job type: Permanent
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Contact: Stephen Cracknell
Sector: Engineering, Aircraft
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Job Title: Senior Design Engineer (composites)


Aeropeople have an exciting new permanent opportunity for a senior design engineer at our prestigious aerospace and defence client based in North Yorkshire.

Our client specialises in the conversion, modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft, defence vehicle engineering, shelter manufacture, composite solutions and the provision of personnel, training and advice. They are renowned and respected worldwide for their quality of service, engineering excellence, flexibility and reliability.

Job description
The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of design principles for composite materials, as well as the manufacturing processes required to deliver technical solutions. The candidate will have proven experience in leading a team of engineers within a composite material based project and bringing it to successful completion.
Successful applicants will exhibit the following abilities:
* Evidence a solid background in designing and developing composite structures (Primary and Secondary)
* Demonstrate knowledge of laminate theory within design
* Experience of tooling design for the manufacture of composite parts
* Ability to carry out preliminary stress hand calculations for structural sizing purposes
* Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, risk and safety
* Estimating project costs and timescales
* Able to carry out interviews, staff appraisal and mentoring.
Key skills for the role are, but not limited to:
* Make informed engineering design decisions and can judge when escalation is required.
* Be resourceful and adaptable, with good interpersonal skills.
* Have strong communication and organisation skills.

Qualifications
* Although a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (such as Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) is preferred, we understand the value of experience so all candidates with a demonstrable and significant background in the design of fibre-reinforced composite structures are welcome to open discussions.
* Catia V5 with exposure to a typical PLM system, and experience within Fibresim or Catia CPE/CPD.

About Aeropeople:

Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and
commitment not only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff.
With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to service your career aspirations.

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